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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 6th, 2013–Feb 7th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Rockies.

Confidence

Fair - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Trace amounts of new snow / Light west winds / Freezing level at 1200mFriday: Clearing throughout the day / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at surfaceSaturday: Mainly clear skies / Light north winds / Freezing level at surface

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Generally light accumulations overlie a variety of surfaces which include: wind slab at higher elevations, settled storm snow or spotty surface hoar in more sheltered terrain, and a crust on previously sun-exposed slopes. A variable interface buried on Jan 23 is down about 20-40cm. In most locations it appears to be well bonded; however, buried surface hoar (up to 20mm) has been found in isolated  parts of the North Elk valley. This will be something to watch as the overlying slab develops. The lower snowpack is generally well-settled.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of windslab are likely to exist at higher elevations and may react to the weight of a skier/rider.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2